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| District 3 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Native name | 3. Bölge |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Turkish State Railways |
| Locale | Western Anatolia |
| Service | |
| System | Turkish State Railways |
| Operator(s) |
Turkish State Railways İZBAN |
| Depot(s) |
Halkapınar Depot Uşak Depot Biçerova Depot Denizli Depot Balıkesir Depot |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
District 3 of the Turkish State Railways is one of TCDD's 7 districts. The district was formed in 1950, when TCDD split into its original 5 districts. District 3 has three main lines, all starting in İzmir. The İzmir-Bandırma Line, the İzmir-Uşak Line and the İzmir-Denizli Line. There are many branch lines along these lines. District 3 headquarters are located in Alsancak Terminal in İzmir. Major cities such as İzmir, Manisa, Balıkesir, Bandırma, Aydın and Uşak are served.
Rail Lines
Main Lines
- Alsancak- Torbalı- Selçuk- Aydın- Nazilli- Goncalı
- Basmane- Menemen- Manisa- Alaşehir- Uşak- Dumlupınar
- Manisa- Soma- Balıkesir- Bandırma